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We discuss the case for schools re-opening and students, teachers and staff returning to in-person education. Then a marijuana policy expert joins us to look at Governor Evers' proposal to legalize the drug, and how the federal landscape for decriminalizing it may shift with Joe Biden as president.

One of country music's top stars is facing backlash after using a racial slur. We talk with two Black country writers about the industry's reaction and what it means for the future of diversity in the genre. We're also joined by WPR Director Mike Crane to talk about the latest programming updates and take your questions.

After the statewide mask mandate was voted down last week by the Republican-controlled legislature, Governor Tony Evers issued another. We get an update on where things stand. We also hear what's happening with the Foxconn project in Racine County. Plus, we talk with a volunteer helping deliver meals to students in Green Bay.

One of country music's top stars is facing backlash after using a racial slur. We talk with two Black country writers about the industry's reaction and what it means for the future of diversity in the genre. We're also joined by WPR Director Mike Crane to talk about the latest programming updates and take your questions.

A national security expert and policy researcher talks about the investigations into members of law enforcement who allegedly played a role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. And we talk with a public television cooking host about breaking out of the habit of familiar pasta dishes for this week's Food Friday.

We talk with a political scientist about some of the latest threads showing the Republican Party sorting out its leadership and direction, and to what extent former President Donald Trump fits that vision. Then a veterinarian specializing in viruses that pass between animals and humans explains what more we know about the virus that causes COVID-19. And we learn about a new initiative to uncover and share Wisconsin Latinx stories from throughout the state's history.

A national security expert and policy researcher talks about the investigations into members of law enforcement who allegedly played a role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. And we talk with a public television cooking host about breaking out of the habit of familiar pasta dishes for this week's Food Friday.

Political scientists join us to look at multiple efforts by Republicans in different states to change election laws after the 2020 presidential campaign in the first half hour, and in the second, to discuss what changes to Trump-era trade policies we may see under the Biden administration.

We discuss some of what's in Governor Tony Ever's latest budget proposal, including efforts to make lower the cost of prescription drugs. Then we talk with a researcher about the significant link between our gut and our body's ability to fight viruses, such as the coronavirus.

Political scientists join us to look at multiple efforts by Republicans in different states to change election laws after the 2020 presidential campaign in the first half hour, and in the second, to discuss what changes to Trump-era trade policies we may see under the Biden administration.